Electrical, Charging and Starting

The last thing you want to worry about when you're in your classic truck is whether or not it is going to start! Let Speedway Motors help by providing some of the best classic truck batteries, starters and alternators in the business. Bringing you top brands like Braille, Odyssey, Optima and XS Power is just what we do at Speedway Motors. Don't trust any old battery to power your Classic Pickup Truck, get the best at Speedway Motors.

Just because you've got a vintage Flathead Ford V8 in your ride doesn't mean you're stuck with the antiquated charging system. Switching to a tried-and-true GM 1-wire alternator is a great upgrade for any Flathead-equipped vehicle with a 12-volt electrical system.

Bracket fits 1946-1953 V-8 engines

Heavy-duty steel construction

Can easily be painted to match your engine

Designed to work with the two narrow-belt drive system typical of late '50-'53 Ford/Mercury passenger cars

Will not work with single wide belts unless the alternator is modified (see Notes)

High-torque, 1-1/2 HP high output motors and gear reduction drive design spins the engine over faster, with 50% more cranking torque and LESS amp draw than a stock starter! Compact, offset design gives more header and chassis clearance. Perfect for high compression or supercharged Chevy engines.

Straight mount 6061-T6 aluminum mounting plates work with 153 or 168 tooth flywheels on Chevy V8 or 90° V6. Works on blocks with angle bolt starter flange by drilling and tapping one hole.

Our new DynaForce Starter is designed to crank over the highest compression engines on a hot day in Death Valley. Not that too many race cars are sitting in Death Valley, but its good to know that you have the oomph to make it happen. The DynaForce Starter features all new components beginning with a three horsepower motor. This power is used to crank over the reduced 4.4:1 gear set to deliver great torque to the engines ring gear to get the engine turning. The armature is balanced during assembly and is guided by two ball bearings for smooth engagement and thousands of starts. The downsized housing clears most headers and oil pans, but just in case, we made the billet mount so it can be clocked in different positions to help in tight applications. The assembly is powder coated MSD red and will stay looking good, even though its underneath your car.

"Runtz" transistorized reducers allow you to use your original 6 volt electronic devices (like gauges) on a vehicle that has been converted to 12 volts. You will need a "Runtz" for each 6 volt electric gauge on your car.

Note: Never, ever use ceramic block style reducers for gauges, radios or lighting. A power surge will destroy the electronics when first turned on. Ceramic block reducers should only be used to operate 6 volt DC motors and fans on 12 volt DC.

This 1949-1953 generator cover has two holes to fit over the wire connector screws on the side of your generator. These generator covers include a stainless steel strap to hold the generator on it's bracket.

Anyone who struggles to start their Chevy race engine reliably because the starter cant keep up needs to check out the new High Speed DynaForce Starter. This starter was designed for race engines using magnetos that require higher cranking speed. The 25% extra speed makes it so that even the most stubborn of motors will start. The extreme durability built into these starters ensures they can handle the teams that use them.

If you like traditional looks and modern performance, you’re gonna love this cool Flathead 1-wire alternator. It has the look of an original generator, but is really a 6-volt, positive-ground alternator that produces 60 amps at idle and 75 amps going down the road.

Designed to fit 1939-1948 Ford & Mercury Cars and 1939-1947 Ford Trucks with Flathead V8s. These feature a simple one-wire hookup and are available in black or polished aluminum.

Fabricated from 1/4" mild steel with stainless/chrome Allen head hardware. Simple installation; all brackets are pre-assembled. Drilling or tapping is not required. Attaches to the lower left front of the block using the two lower bolt holes located by the timing cover (the old front motor mount holes). The adjusting arm mounts to the lower water pump hole. Accepts stock GM Saginaw power steering pumps with attached reservoir.

Dress up your Flathead generater without spending a lot of dough. Speedway's stainless steel generater cover is easy to install and is a sure way to add a little flash to your detailed Flattie. The cover has one hole to fit over the wire connector screw on the side of your generator.

These Powermaster Powergens allow you to keep the authentic looks of a generator with the efficiency of a 1-wire alternator. They put out 75 amps maximum with 60 amps at idle and are a simple one wire design.

Streamline the engine compartment in your street rod or muscle car by eliminating excess wires with this King Chrome 1-wire alternator. Based on the GM Delco-Remy 10SI alternators, these 100-amp units are perfect for vehicles with added electical accessories. King Chrome alternator housings are hand polished to a high luster prior to applying the show-quality triple chrome finish.

This one wire alternator simply needs hooked up direct to the main battery lead or power source. Then the internal regulator picks up the available current and kicks the alternator into the charge mode at the pre-set voltage.

We all know what a pain it is to come up with a pulley, bracket, and belt combination to work on your small block Chevy engine. We have pre-engineered our package to include the nuts, bolts, and polished billet aluminum brackets to make this a simple installation.

Outboard mount for fat fendered cars.

Note: S/B Chevy, short style water pump only. Not to be used in conjunction with power steering due to belt interference with the power steering pump.

These rugged, hi-tech aluminum alternator brackets feature a painted black finish. They attach to front of cylinder head of any Small Block Chevy with a short water pump. Mounting hardware is included.

If you like traditional looks and modern performance, you’re gonna love this cool Flathead 1-wire alternator. It has the look of an original generator, but is really a 12-volt, negative-ground alternator that produces 60 amps at idle and 75 amps going down the road.

Designed to fit 1939-1948 Ford & Mercury Cars and 1939-1947 Ford Trucks with Flathead V8s. These feature a simple one-wire hookup and are available in black or polished aluminum.

If you're converting your Flathead-powered car or truck to a 12-volt electrical system, you'll need a modern alternator for proper charging. This bracket mounts the ever-popular GM 1-wire alternator to a 1938-1945 Flathead Ford V8. Features a deep chrome plating that is sure to last.

The new DynaForce Starter is designed to crank over the highest compression engines on a hot day in Death Valley. Not that too many race cars are sitting in Death Valley, but it’s good to know that you have the oomph to make it happen. The DynaForce Starter features all new components beginning with a three horsepower motor. This power is used to crank over the reduced 4.4:1 gear set to deliver great torque to the engine’s ring gear to get the engine turning. The armature is balanced during assembly and is guided by two ball bearings for smooth engagement and thousands of starts. The downsized housing clears most headers and oil pans, but just in case, we made the billet mount so it can be clocked in different positions to help in tight applications. The assembly is powder coated MSD red and will stay looking good, even though it’s underneath your car. WILL NOT FIT GTO's. For GM LS Series Engines.

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